Getting Started12• Do not attempt to disassemble or short-circuit thebattery, as injuries or burns may result.• Replace the battery when it no longer providesacceptable performance.• To avoid injuries / burns, do not allow metal objects orliquids to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.• To avoid damage, avoid storing the battery for longperiods of time, and store the battery in temperaturesranging from -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C).Table 3: Battery Storage Temperatures• Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)• More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)Battery Disposal and RecyclingPlease follow these guidelines when disposing of or recyclingthe battery:• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; the cell mayexplode. Check the regulations in your area for specialdisposal instructions.• Do not open or puncture the battery; the releasedelectrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to theeyes and skin, and can be toxic if swallowed.• Charge the battery in accordance with the instructionsspecified in this manual.• Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to yournearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll-free1.888.987.HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada.)
